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Grupo A and B at Teotenango
Teotenango

Teotenango: Pyramid Groups A & B

Looking out over the vast valley below, to the mountainous horizon of the east, are Groups A and B and their respective pyramids, which may have a hidden history and purpose.

Serpent Carving at Teotenango
Teotenango

Teotenango: The Serpent

A giant carving of a serpents head protrudes from the eastern wall of the Grupo de la Serpiente, which may indicate a celestial purpose to Structure 2D.

Highlighted Jaguar Carving at Teotenango
Teotenango

Teotenango: Jaguar Carving

The mysterious carving of a jaguar devouring a heart is carved prominently on the wall next to the entrance to Teotenango and was designed to be seen by all entering the city.

Looking From Grupo de la Serpiente at Teotenango
Teotenango

Teotenango: A Brief History

The mysteriously rapid construction of Teotenango’s two cities and its meteoric expansion during the Late Classic Period could explain another of Mesoamerica’s enduring mysteries…

Ball Court at Teotenango
Teotenango

Teotenango: Ball-Court

Measuring 53 metres in length, Teotenango’s ball-court is quite substantial, which demonstrates the game was an important part of life (and death!).

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  • History of Chicanna December 2, 2016
    The early history of Chicanna reveals a simple community steadily growing. Then it erected several incredible buildings. So who built Chicanna and why? The post History of Chicanna appeared first on Uncovered History.
  • Chicanna Structure X and Structure XI October 1, 2016
    Chicanna Structure X and Structure XI are Mayan temples that stand together in Group C, but represent a transformation of Chicanna over the centuries. The post Chicanna Structure X and Structure XI appeared first on Uncovered History.
  • Chicanna Structure XX – A Timepiece in Stone September 29, 2016
    Chicanna Structure XX is covered with carved images and features three monster mouth entrances that combine to create an image of the Mayan universe. The post Chicanna Structure XX – A Timepiece in Stone appeared first on Uncovered History.
  • Chicanna Structure II: The Monster Mouth Temple July 16, 2016
    Chicanna Structure II features a fearsome monster mouth doorway that was designed to broadcast the spiritual power of this magical Mayan temple. The post Chicanna Structure II: The Monster Mouth Temple appeared first on Uncovered History.
  • Chicanna Structure VI July 15, 2016
    With its carved façade and roof comb, Chicanna Structure VI appears to be a temple, but the rooms added over later centuries raise questions over its use. The post Chicanna Structure VI appeared first on Uncovered History.
  • Chicanna Structure III July 13, 2016
    Chicanna Structure III spans the north side of Group A and was repeatedly developed from 640AD to 1040AD - but it is curiously different to the other structures The post Chicanna Structure III appeared first on Uncovered History.
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